49ers’ George Kittle Expects Early-Season Comeback, Aims for Week 1

George Kittle has ‘eye popping’ update from injury recovery

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is reportedly making significant progress on his recovery from a torn Achilles and could be available to play week 1.

49ers’ George Kittle expects early-season comeback, aims for Week 1

George Kittle is “very confident” he will be cleared to play in the San Francisco 49ers’ initial games this season.

49ers TE George Kittle's 'eye-popping' recovery progress has Rapoport impressed

49ers TE George Kittle is eyeing a Week 1 return from his Achilles injury, and Ian Rapoport says his recovery and training camp work are 'eye-popping.'

New Update Sheds Light on George Kittle’s Injury

George Kittle isn’t ready to rule himself out of the San Francisco 49ers’ season opener just yet. Several months after suffering a torn Achilles tendon during San Francisco’s wild-card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in January, Kittle continues to push through his rehabilitation with one major goal in mind: getting back on the field for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. That would represent an aggressive return timetable for the veteran ti…